The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 22,100
€ 18,600
€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI is 0.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
57
70.9
80.9
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.9 in
Width
71.9 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
169.7
99.4
168.8
169.7 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2897 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.07 %
General
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
CD
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
645 mi
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.4 kWh
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Ceed 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
